Senior DB2 DBA - Remote, Cloud Migration & Modernization

IDR, Inc.

Austin (TX)

Remote

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental

Competitive compensation package

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior DB2 DBA for a remote opportunity, focused on supporting a high-profile database modernization project in the financial industry. The role involves leading migration initiatives, assessing existing environments, and collaborating with development teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with IBM DB2 databases, particularly in large enterprise settings, and a strong background in cloud technologies. Competitive compensation and full benefits are part of the offer.

Qualifications

8+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM DB2 databases in large enterprise environments.
Advanced expertise with DB2 for z/OS: REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD.
Experience executing database migration projects from mainframe to distributed or cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end database migration and modernization initiatives involving DB2 for z/OS to DB2 LUW.
Create migration plans, risk assessments, rollback procedures, and implementation roadmaps.
Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams throughout modernization efforts.